1.04 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent, orangish red garnet offered by The Natural Gemstone Company presents a meticulously executed marquise shape, weighing 1.04 carats, with final dimensions of 9.42 by 4.71 by 2.42 mm. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant cut, combining a faceted crown with strategically placed star and kite facets and a well proportioned pavilion to maximize light return across the elongated marquise outline. Clarity is graded very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which in practice means inclusions are minimal and do not interrupt the primary light path, preserving strong scintillation and a crisp table view. Color intensity is vivid with a distinctive orangish red hue that is consistently saturated through the body of the stone, and polish quality is excellent, delivering smooth facet junctions and sharp facet planes that enhance both brilliance and contrast. Enhancement is none, and origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, which contributes provenance value and confirms natural formation conditions known to yield high quality garnets in this color range.

From a rarity and craftsmanship perspective this piece stands out in both size and color among faceted garnets of similar cut. Marquise proportions in the one carat class are uncommon because the elongated outline requires precise removal of rough to achieve symmetry and even girdle thickness while maintaining weight, therefore a clean, well colored, mixed brilliant marquise at 1.04 carats is a scarce find. The orangish red saturation of this specimen is notable when compared to more common brownish red or deep wine tones in many garnet parcels, offering a brighter and more vivid visual impact under both daylight and jewelry lighting. The mixed brilliant faceting has been tailored to the stone s refractive profile to promote pinpoint flashes and broad face up fire, making it especially suitable for solitaire or delicate halo settings where both color and faceting can be appreciated. For collectors and designers seeking a natural, untreated garnet with precise cutting and exceptional color saturation, this marquise from The Natural Gemstone Company represents a rare combination of technical execution and aesthetic quality.